Game Summary

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Game Summary

The Boston Celtics continued their impressive performance in the NBA Playoffs, dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round series. The Celtics, who finished the regular season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, showed why they are considered one of the favorites to win the championship.

Key Highlights

Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 8 rebounds, while Marcus Smart contributed 18 points.

For the Cavaliers, Darius Garland scored a team-high 22 points. Evan Mobley and Kevin Love each added 16 points.

The Celtics were in control of the game from the start and never trailed. They led by as many as 28 points in the third quarter before the Cavaliers made a late run.

The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Thursday night.